Car Kabobs
Transform your next cookout into a culinary adventure with these vibrant and flavorful Car Kabobs! Packed with juicy, tender chicken or beef cubes paired with a medley of colorful veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, these skewers are as visually stunning as they are delicious. A zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and paprika infuses each bite with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, while grilling adds a perfect smoky char. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, these kabobs are easy to assemble and customizable to suit any palate. Serve them hot off the grill with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of fluffy rice for a meal that's healthy, hearty, and irresistibly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or beef steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (diced into 1-inch chunks)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1 large red onion (cut into wedges)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8 pieces wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Add the chicken or beef cubes to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour for maximum flavor.
While the meat marinates, prepare the vegetables by dicing the peppers, slicing the zucchini, and cutting the red onion into wedges.
Thread the marinated meat, bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes onto the skewers, alternating pieces to create a colorful pattern.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly charred.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Car Kabobs hot with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2754 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 153.5 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3664 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
